VAC-10892 Truck Driver

Required to transport cargo in the form of both food & NFI in accordance to the procedures & normative guidelines, as established by our client.

Under the direct supervision of the Traffic Manager the incumbent shall perform the following duties:

• Perform a daily inspection of the vehicle and trailer and ensure that they are mechanically sound and to report any problems or defects to immediate supervisor.

• Carry responsibility for truck allocated and cargo and provide assistance and guidance to those vehicles under the convoy.

• Responsible for telecommunications and usage of GPS, HF & VHF radio & communications to inform Traffic Manager of progress and position on an hourly basis.

• Responsible for all security issues that may arise and always decide safest option for convoy and use careful judgement to ensure safe passage.

• In the event of breakdown or recovery, decide upon best course of action to recover vehicle in the safest and quickest manner without potential damage being caused by in this exercise.

• Ensure that sufficient funds are available for off-loading cargo where applicable.

• Ensure that the vehicle under direct responsibility is thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a good mechanical condition.

• Ensure that the Vehicle logbook is duly completed on a daily and timely basis free from errors to maintain good records.

• Ensure that the vehicle is always fuelled on time and make sure that the fuel consumption figures are maintained within the established parameters as set by our client.

Expected output at the End of Contract:

• Responsible to ensure that the cargo loaded at Origin is safely transported to the Destination free from contamination, losses or damage, and held accountable for the same, will witness loading together with tally clerk and ensure signing and endorsing of Way bill at destination.

• Held responsible and accountable for vehicle, trailer and any tools or equipment given to the driver (and signed for) and ensure that it remains in good condition.

• Loss or damage of Cargo, Spares, Tools or Equipment as well as Loss of Fuel in the care of the employee shall be deducted from the salary based on CIF value or Local Market Rate, whichever is prevailing. This can also lead to penalties or dismissal to the Personnel and penalties on the Service Provider or Contractor.

• Ensure that the vehicle and trailer are loaded (metric tonnes) in accordance to the established Payload of the vehicle and under no circumstances to exceed this limit. Cargo must be loaded uniformly and equally distributed for safety reasons.

• Drive always in a safe and responsible manner with due respect and attention for other vehicles, property

• Whilst the vehicle is in the workshop the driver shall assist in repairs & maintenance activities as required.

• Any accident that may occur must be immediately reported to supervisor and or other parties concerned.

• Driver will only travel to authorised destination and only load authorised cargo, under no circumstance shall deviate from this unless authorised by immediate supervisor.

• Manoeuvre a trailer at the Duty Station as required.

• Tow a trailer/truck on missions as required.

• Will perform any other duties as requested by immediate Supervisor.

Persons Reporting: Logistic Associate, Traffic Monitors

• Ensure that established route turn-around-times (expressed in Days / hours) and distances (expressed in kilometres) are within parameters set as well as respecting the established standard night out allowances, notwithstanding abnormal circumstances, such as security.

• Fuel consumption figures maintained within parameters set.

• Vehicle maintained in good mechanical condition, limited tyre wear free from any breakages in accordance to standards set by the Organisation.

• Cargo loaded, securely and safely, transported from Origin to destination in a secure dry environment and duly received in a good sound condition at the receiving location.

• Complete all Vehicle administrative documents (Vehicle Log books, Way Bills.) accurately and correctly and in turn, hand them over to Traffic Manager on a timely basis.

• Required to report on time for duty as per establish established working hours and sign the time sheet prepared for this purpose.

• Ensure that both loading / un-loading times are kept to a minimum acceptable level and to report any abnormal waiting times.

• Holder of a valid, clean heavy vehicles driving licence in accordance to the vehicle category assigned to drive in accordance to National Regulations. 

• At least 5 years’ minimum experience gained in the relevant driver licence category.

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Transport experience and/or minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Logistics experience.

• High school graduate

• English is essential